History Creator / JohnDeLancie

** If a certain someone at Creator/DHXMedia hadn't spoken up, the role of [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Discord]] would've gone to [[PoorMansSubstitute someone else]], and de Lancie likely wouldn't have become so enthralled in the brony community.

* DeadpanSnarker: Comes across as a bit of one on his Twitter, and two of his most [[Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration well known]] [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic roles]] are big ones as well. He's also proven to be an example at in-person Q&A sessions.

* NotSoDifferent: He's pointed out that Trekkies and Bronies have quite a lot in common, and has even said that Creator/LaurenFaust reminds him of Creator/GeneRoddenberry.

* {{Troll}}: Apparently, he's as impish on set as he is in character.

Well... I suppose that's the end of John de Lancie...

Yes, friends, UsefulNotes/{{Philadelphia}}-born actor John Sherwood de Lancie, Jr. (born November 13, 1948) is best known as that most [[MagnificentBastard magnificent of omnipotent bastards]], Q from ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', where he was popular enough to return in ''[[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Deep Space Nine]]'', ''[[Series/StarTrekVoyager Voyager]]'', and ''[[WesternAnimation/StarTrekLowerDecks Lower Decks]]''.

Being a part of ''Star Trek'' is far from De Lancie's only contribution to science fiction shows. He also played Frank Simmons in ''Series/StargateSG1'', CIA Director Allen Shapiro in the ''Series/DoctorWho'' spin-off ''Series/TorchwoodMiracleDay'', Russell Bennett in the film ''Film/{{Evolver}}'', and even appeared on ''Series/BattlestarGalactica1978''. Other shows he has worked on include ''Series/LawAndOrderLA'', ''Series/BreakingBad'', ''Series/MissionImpossible'' (the {{revival}} from TheEighties), and ''Series/{{Charmed|1998}}''.

Being a part of ''Star Trek'' is far from de Lancie's only contribution to science fiction shows. He also played Frank Simmons in ''Series/StargateSG1'', CIA Director Allen Shapiro in the ''Series/DoctorWho'' spin-off ''Series/TorchwoodMiracleDay'', Russell Bennett in the film ''Film/{{Evolver}}'', and even appeared on ''Series/BattlestarGalactica1978''. Other shows he has worked on include ''Series/LawAndOrderLA'', ''Series/BreakingBad'', ''Series/MissionImpossible'' (the {{revival}} from TheEighties), and ''Series/{{Charmed|1998}}''.

John de Lancie's voice is quite distinctive and has lent it to several cartoons and video games. Notable roles include Dr. Quest in ''WesternAnimation/JonnyQuestTheRealAdventures'', Desmond's father William Miles in ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedRevelations'', Professor Fitz Quadwrangle in ''VideoGame/QuantumConundrum'', Alarak in ''VideoGame/StarCraft'' (including ''VideoGame/HeroesOfTheStorm''), Mr. Freeze on ''WesternAnimation/DCSuperHeroGirls'' , and ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' mischievous draconequus (and Q {{Expy}}) Discord, which is currently his most well known voice-over role thanks to the show's immense popularity. He had completely forgotten he had done anything ''Franchise/MyLittlePony'' related[[note]]It was only two episodes after all, and he does a lot of other things[[/note]] by the time a preview clip appeared online, at which point he was overwhelmed by the brony community, noting that at least Creator/GeneRoddenberry warned him about Trekkies beforehand. De Lancie has since come to embrace the bronies and worked on a [[Film/BroniesTheExtremelyUnexpectedAdultFansOfMyLittlePony documentary]] to help shed some light on the fandom.

Being a part of ''Star Trek'' is far from de Lancie's only contribution to science fiction shows. He also played Frank Simmons in ''Series/StargateSG1'', CIA Director Allen Shapiro in the ''Series/DoctorWho'' spin-off ''Series/TorchwoodMiracleDay'', Russell Bennett in the film ''Film/{{Evolver}}'', and even appeared on ''Series/BattlestarGalactica1978''. Other shows he's worked on include ''Series/LawAndOrderLA'', ''Series/BreakingBad'', ''Series/MissionImpossible'' (the {{revival}} from TheEighties), and ''Series/{{Charmed|1998}}''.

Being a part of ''Star Trek'' is far from John de Lancie's only contribution to science fiction shows. He also played Frank Simmons in ''Series/StargateSG1'', CIA Director Allen Shapiro in the ''Series/DoctorWho'' spin-off ''Series/TorchwoodMiracleDay'', Russell Bennett in the film ''Film/{{Evolver}}'', and even appeared on ''Series/BattlestarGalactica1978''. Other shows he's worked on include ''Series/LawAndOrderLA'', ''Series/BreakingBad'', ''Series/MissionImpossible'' (the {{revival}} from TheEighties), and ''Series/{{Charmed|1998}}''.

As stated above John de Lancie's most famous role is Q from the ''Franchise/StarTrek'' franchise, who despite only being in 8 episodes of TNG, 1 episode of ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'', and 3 episodes of ''Series/StarTrekVoyager'' became [[EnsembleDarkhorse quite popular]] with the fandom. In one of Q's appearances on ''Voyager'' de Lancie's son Keegan [[RealLifeRelative played Q's son]]. In 1996 he would co-found ''Alien Voices'' with fellow ''Star Trek'' alumnus Creator/LeonardNimoy, which produced several sci-fi audio productions including answering a question of great importance to humanity - What would happen if [[UltimateShowdownOfUltimateDestiny Spock and Q ever met?]] [[WebVideo/SpockVsQ Turns out something like]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XZBTv5yrmA this.]]

Yes, friends, UsefulNotes/{{Philadelphia}}-born actor John Sherwood de Lancie, Jr (born November 13, 1948) is best known as that most [[MagnificentBastard magnificent of omnipotent bastards]], Q from ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', where he was popular enough to return in ''[[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Deep Space Nine]]'', ''[[Series/StarTrekVoyager Voyager]]'', and ''[[WesternAnimation/StarTrekLowerDecks Lower Decks]]''.

Yes, friends, UsefulNotes/{{Philadelphia}}-born actor Jonathan de Lancie (born November 13, 1948) is best known as that most [[MagnificentBastard magnificent of omnipotent bastards]], Q from ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', where he was popular enough to return in ''[[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Deep Space Nine]]'', ''[[Series/StarTrekVoyager Voyager]]'', and ''[[WesternAnimation/StarTrekLowerDecks Lower Decks]]''.

John de Lancie's voice is quite distinctive and has lent it to several cartoons and video games. Notable roles include Dr. Quest in ''WesternAnimation/JonnyQuestTheRealAdventures'', Desmond's father William Miles in ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedRevelations'', Professor Fitz Quadwrangle in ''VideoGame/QuantumConundrum'', Alarak in ''VideoGame/StarCraft'' (including ''VideoGame/HeroesOfTheStorm''), Mr. Freeze on ''WesternAnimation/DCSuperHeroGirls'' , and ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' [[ReformedButNotTamed semi-]][[HeelFaceTurn reformed]] villain (and Q {{Expy}}) Discord, which is currently his most well known voice-over role thanks to the show's immense popularity. He had completely forgotten he had done anything ''Franchise/MyLittlePony'' related[[note]]It was only two episodes after all, and he does a lot of other things[[/note]] by the time a preview clip appeared online, at which point he was overwhelmed by the brony community, noting that at least Creator/GeneRoddenberry warned him about Trekkies beforehand. De Lancie has since come to embrace the bronies and worked on a [[Film/BroniesTheExtremelyUnexpectedAdultFansOfMyLittlePony documentary]] to help shed some light on the fandom.

Yes, friends, UsefulNotes/{{Philadelphia}}-born actor Jonathan de Lancie (born November 13, 1948) is best known as that most [[MagnificentBastard magnificent of omnipotent bastards]], Q from ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', where he was popular enough to return in ''[[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Deep Space Nine]]'' and ''[[Series/StarTrekVoyager Voyager]]''.

Yes, friends, UsefulNotes/{{Philadelphia}}-born actor Jonathan de Lancie (born March 20, 1948) is best known as that most [[MagnificentBastard magnificent of omnipotent bastards]], Q from ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', where he was popular enough to return in ''[[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Deep Space Nine]]'' and ''[[Series/StarTrekVoyager Voyager]]''.

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* PlayingAgainstType: Appears in ''Disney/OlafsFrozenAdventure'' as Mr. Olsen, a normal human being, one who isn't snarky and is not relevant to the plot. His role of Dr. Benton Quest in ''WesternAnimation/JonnyQuestTheRealAdventures'' is also about as far removed from Discord and Q as you could get.

John de Lancie's voice is quite distinctive and has lent it to several cartoons and video games. Notable roles include Dr. Quest in ''WesternAnimation/JonnyQuestTheRealAdventures'', Desmond's father William Miles in ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedRevelations'', Professor Fitz Quadwrangle in ''VideoGame/QuantumConundrum'', Alarak in ''VideoGame/StarCraft'' (including ''VideoGame/HeroesOfTheStorm''), and ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' [[ReformedButNotTamed semi-]][[HeelFaceTurn reformed]] villain (and Q {{Expy}}) Discord, which is currently his most well known voice-over role thanks to the show's immense popularity. He had completely forgotten he had done anything ''Franchise/MyLittlePony'' related[[note]]It was only two episodes after all, and he does a lot of other things[[/note]] by the time a preview clip appeared online, at which point he was overwhelmed by the brony community, noting that at least Creator/GeneRoddenberry warned him about Trekkies beforehand. De Lancie has since come to embrace the bronies and worked on a [[Film/BroniesTheExtremelyUnexpectedAdultFansOfMyLittlePony documentary]] to help shed some light on the fandom.

Being a part of ''Star Trek'' is far from John de Lancie's only contribution to science fiction shows. He also played Frank Simmons in ''Series/StargateSG1'', CIA Director Allen Shapiro in the ''Series/DoctorWho'' spin-off ''Series/TorchwoodMiracleDay'', Russell Bennett in the film ''Film/{{Evolver}}'', and even appeared on ''Series/BattlestarGalactica1978''. Other shows he's worked on include ''Series/LawAndOrderLA'', ''Series/BreakingBad'', ''Series/MissionImpossible'' (the {{revival}} from TheEighties), and ''Series/{{Charmed}}''.

* PlayingAgainstType: Appears in ''Disney/OlafsFrozenAdventure'' as Mr. Olsen, a normal human being, one who isn't snarky and is not relevant to the plot. His role of Dr. Benton Quest in TheRealAdventuresOfJonnyQuest is also about as far removed from Discord and Q as you could get.

* PlayingAgainstType: Appears in ''Disney/OlafsFrozenAdventure'' as Mr. Olsen, a normal human being, one who isn't snarky and is not relevant to the plot. His role of Dr. Benton Quest in JonnyQuestTheRealAdventures is also about as far removed from Discord and Q as you could get.

* PlayingAgainstType: Appears in ''Disney/OlafsFrozenAdventure'' as Mr. Olsen, a normal human being, one who isn't snarky and is not relevant to the plot.

** His most famous role, Q, does ''not'' have a beard. Ironically, its expy, Discord, does (being part goat and all).

Yes, friends, UsefulNotes/{{Philadelphia}}-born actor John de Lancie is best known as that most [[MagnificentBastard magnificent of omnipotent bastards]], Q from ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', where he was popular enough to return in ''[[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Deep Space Nine]]'' and ''[[Series/StarTrekVoyager Voyager]]''.

* DeadpanSnarker: Comes across as a bit of one on his Twitter, and two of his most [[Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration well known]] [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic roles]] are big ones as well.